@UbysseyScience

Science, tech and health stories from UBC, Vancouver, Canada and the world.

 Vancouver, British Columbia
ubyssey.ca/science
Joined September 2015
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In @UbysseyScience, Contributor Shobana Shanmugasamy wrote about a documentary made by UBC alum Dr. Karl Zimmerman that empowers communities to be heroes in their water stories. ubyssey.ca/science/water-tog…
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Short for “love robots,” the LOVOTs Kiwi and Mango arrived at UBC from Japan in July 2023, and have since visited several care homes, conferences and Vancouver General Hospital. Read about how UBC researchers are using robots for elder care: ubyssey.ca/science/could-a-r…

Could a robot keep grandma company? UBC IDEA lab experiments with AI for elder care

UBC’s Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) Lab, led by Dr. Vivienne Hung, is researching the use of robots to support elders’ independence, safety and wellbeing.

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As Vancouver cruises into its summer crescendo, the sun rays that makes the perfect beach day can also ratchet the city into a public health emergency. What does heat do to our bodies and communities, and how can Vancouver adapt? ubyssey.ca/science/staying-s… ubyssey.ca/science/if-you-ca…
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Vancouver Pride Fest this weekend celebrates decades of 2SLGBTQIA+ protest. But, older generations of Queer people who created that history often face access barriers that are under-resourced and understudied. Dr. Laura Hurd wants to change that. ubyssey.ca/science/ubc-resea…

Intergenerational pride: UBC research highlights struggles and joys of 2SLGBTQIA+ aging

Vancouver Pride brings hundreds into the streets each summer to celebrate decades of 2SLGBTQIA+ protest for the right to be ourselves in public. But, older generations of Queer people who created...

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"Don't freak out: they are everywhere." UBC's Dr. Ludovic Le Renard presented on the fungus among us at the Vancouver Mycological Society's (VMS) Spring Show. Mushrooms are everywhere, and at the VMS show, so were their fans. Ubyssey science covered it: ubyssey.ca/science/spring-sh…
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And check out @itstovatime's science article on undergrad researchers mapping uneven sex ed in BC schools. ubyssey.ca/science/map-the-s…

Undergrad research on BC sex ed wins national Map the System competition

Undergraduate science students Raiyana Alibhai, Gabriela Villamil and Jenna Ramji were one of four Canadian winners of the international Map the System contest for their research on sex education in...

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A few years ago, the block between Wesbrook Mall and Thunderbird Parkade was a basketball court. Now, it's becoming an experimental renewable energy hub to power transit on campus. Last week, the German president toured it. @anabellamce has the story: ubyssey.ca/science/ubc-highl…

UBC highlights green energy research at German president’s visit

Applied science research groups at UBC showed off their work during a visit from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier last week.

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For our last issue of the year, @UbysseyCulture and @UbysseyBlog are collaborating to publish some short personal essays reflecting on the lessons learned during this last year of COVID, please email opinion@ubyssey.ca or send us a DM if you're interested in getting involved!
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Myla White@mylawhite_11 Mar 2021
Our annual magazine is out now! Here are some of the health & science pieces featured in this year's edition.
The Ubyssey | UBC's independent student newspaper@Ubyssey11 Mar 2021
In a year like this one, where we’ve all been affected and need a break from being online... maybe it’s a system reboot that’s required. Our magazine "System Reboot Required" is out now!
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Today is the last day to fill out our 2021 Sex Survey! All responses are completely anonymous. We want to hear from you! forms.gle/YUV7ZxXDB76D8X4a6
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Our annual sex issue its on its way! We made a survey to see how UBC is having sex, especially in light of the pandemic, and we want to hear from you! The survey is anonymous and responses will close on Wednesday February 10th forms.gle/ZwBYthAFwCowgSse6
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Myla White@mylawhite_17 Sep 2020
Are a UBC STEM researcher who's had your research communicated to the public in a way that prioritized snappy headlines and surefire clicks over accuracy? I want to talk to you! you can DM me or reach out at science@ubyssey.ca #stem #ubc
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UBC Library@ubclibrary14 Sep 2020
Celebrate biodiversity with #UBCLibrary during Science Literacy Week from September 21-27. bit.ly/3bNeDkY #scilit20
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BC Government News
@BCGovNews21 Aug 2020
Effective immediately, people acting in unsafe or aggressive ways at large gatherings or in businesses can be issued a fine or violation ticket. This new enforcement order will help deter unsafe behaviour and better protect people in BC: news.gov.bc.ca/22915 #COVIDBC
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"All of this is not to fear-monger but rather to act as a call to look at ourselves, and at our actions, from a much more realistic lens than we’ve been doing for the past two months." ow.ly/ny6W50B2Tbl
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Inspired by @xkcdComic researchers in @BecketTodd's lab are simplifying #scicomm ... using only 1000 simple words. ow.ly/MC2530fUzXW
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Check out some past entries here: teachingmedicine.com/galleri… xitter.cf/UbysseyScience/status/…
Ubyssey Science@UbysseyScience5 Sep 2017
Heartfelt Images (annual contest for UBC med & dental students), is now in its 17th year thanks to @CACourneya! ubyssey.ca/science/heartfelt…
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Benoit-Antoine Bacon@ubcprez26 Aug 2017
Kudos to @Ubyssey for their excellent Guide to UBC!
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Ubyssey News@UbysseyNews16 Feb 2017
The @Ubyssey is handing out copies of our first-ever magazine outside the Nest today — and free coffee! Come grab a copy.
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